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B&B: Royal Orchid Suite mins from Volcanoes National Park

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

B&B: Royal Orchid Suite mins from Volcanoes National Park

Enjoy peaceful Big Island Hawaii in a Contemporary Hawaiian Bed & Breakfast set in a Tropical Rainforest directly outside Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. The custom designed & built Craftsman Cottage style home features artisan beds with fine linens, private baths, cozy fireplaces and a tropical breakfast.

We are nestled in a native Hawaiian rain forest in Mauna Loa Estates with giant ferns and Ohia trees in the storybook arts community of Volcano Village.

The Royal Orchid Suite is named for the wild orchids you will see growing both in our rainforest and in the nearby Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. The Suite is a private large master suite situated away from the main part of the house, with views of the native fern rainforest. The room features a handcrafted rattan King bed with elegant tropical bedding, and a gas fireplace. For a thoroughly romantic and relaxing evening, the Royal Orchid Suite room has a Jacuzzi style tub. French doors lead to an outdoor deck where you can sit and enjoy the fragrant smell of wild forest ginger or exotic tuberoses, or just take in views of the magical rainforest. A collection of Hawaiian botanical prints and original artwork delight and soothe the spirit.

Gas grill available on request.

Lava Pond Lodge Bed & Breakfast is located in the storybook village of Volcano Hawai'i, a community of artists, writers and scientists. We are secluded in the forest yet just 5 minutes from the entrance of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park with its spectacular hiking trails, scenic vistas and lava viewing. Volcano is 27 miles from the Hilo airport and 96 miles from Kailua- Kona.​

Property manager

Sarah Ochoa

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Pack n play available upon request

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number TA-178-927-8720-01, GE-178-927-8720-01

Property is also known as

Royal Orchid Suite in BnB 5 mins from Volcanoes NP Volcano

About the neighborhood

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Volcano, HI

What's nearby

  • Volcano Garden Arts - 8 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Volcano House - 12 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Volcano Golf and Country Club - 14 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Kilauea Military Camp - 15 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Kilauea Iki Crater - 22 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Volcano's Lava Rock Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Thai Thai Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Volcano Garden Arts - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Eagles Lighthouse Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Big O's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is B&B: Royal Orchid Suite mins from Volcanoes National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at B&B: Royal Orchid Suite mins from Volcanoes National Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at B&B: Royal Orchid Suite mins from Volcanoes National Park?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is B&B: Royal Orchid Suite mins from Volcanoes National Park located?

Situated in Volcano, this vacation home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Aloha Candy Company and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Volcano Garden Arts and Cooper Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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B&B: Royal Orchid Suite mins from Volcanoes National Park Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl Trip to the Rainforest

This VRBO is absolutely beautiful, inside and out. Rhonda was our contact and made us feel so welcome. She also talked with us about the surrounding area and helped us plan our day. I definitely recommend this location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient and cozy

We enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful hospitality

Sarah and Rhonda were phenomenal! Breakfast was filling and delicious. Their house was beautiful and very comfortable. After hiking all day at Volcano National Park, we thoroughly enjoyed the whirlpool!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay!

Great place near Volcano! The room was very nice, the bed was comfortable and the breakfast was a special treat with the papaya, Apple bananas and yogurt and the pastries and egg dish. We were super close to the park for seeing the eruption and doing some great hikes! Rhonda was a delight, very informative and helpful and made a nice breakfast. Sure was good at communicating. We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and host

Loved the location and the house is a really fun set up. The hostesses were really fun to have breakfast with. Very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

nidia e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

Sarah was a fantastic host, my husband and I really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay

My husband and I stayed here for a few days while visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and absolutely loved our stay. The space was very welcoming, clean and comfortable. The bed was comfortable and even had a dual sided heated mattress pad which was very nice. The breakfast was delicious and perfectly filling for our day out exploring the area. Rhonda, our host, was very nice and we really enjoyed getting to chat with her in the mornings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALLISON D., Kansas City Metro, Lake Winnebago

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Find

Great location, space and host! Breakfasts were delicious too! Mahalo Sarah!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cool B&B!

B&B was as described and in a great location. Sarah was helpful with suggestions on volcano hikes and restaurants. She made an awesome breakfast each day, and always had it ready right at 8 am sharp, as promised!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joël R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

Very quiet location surrounded by greens, lovely furnished rooms, we'll definitely miss Sarah's breakfast, we were 100% happy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!!

Everything about this B&B was awesome! Which is all a reflection of the host...Mahalo Sarah! Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice base for exploring VNP

We thoroughly enjoyed our two nights at this B&B. Charming location in a tropical rainforest setting. Sarah was a great host and gave very helpful advice on how to best use our two days in Hawaii Volcanos National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely B&B in Perfect Location

We really enjoyed our stay in the Royal Orchid Suite. It’s a lovely B&B in a perfect location close to Volcano National Park. The fresh breakfast and Hawaiian music each morning was a nice treat. We really enjoyed chatting with the other guests and sharing our various adventures from the previous day. Our host, Sarah was very knowledgeable about the area and offered several helpful tips. Our room had everything we needed, mini fridge, microwave, fireplace, jacuzzi tub.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely bed and breakfast situated just outside of Volcanoes National Park!

My partner and I stayed at the lava pond lodge for 3 nights and had a comfortable, restful, and pleasant experience. The daily breakfasts in the kitchen were plentiful, delicious, and a great way to start our days. Our host, Sarah, had many great recommendations for our visit to the east side of the Big Island, and was great company every morning over breakfast. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be recommending it to friends and fellow travelers!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All the comforts of home

Great location to visit Volcanos National Park. Breakfast each morning was amazing. Lots of activities to do in that area. Only thing missing is the sunshine but you're in the rain forest. Lots of vegetation and birds.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

More than PERFECT!!

Had to pinch myself to believe this place was real!! Beautiful property!! We felt relaxed and so welcomed. Sarah and her mother-in-law (Rhonda) are the most amazing hosts. Hubby and I stayed in the Royal Orchid Suite. The king bed was very comfortable. Even had dual warmers if you were feeling cold. The bathroom was huge with a jacuzzi tub. Breakfast was delicious. We made breakfast sandwiches one morning and omelettes the next morning. We really enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub. This home is situated in the rainforest. It was so quiet and peaceful sitting outside. Definitely more of a couples retreat. Sarah was excellent in communicating information with us. She offered suggestions and gave us advice. The Volcano National Park is only 3 miles away. Close location makes it easy to go in and out of the park without spending hours driving. You will feel like royalty here!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim N., Napa, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming accommodations and hostess

The setting here is beautifully tropical and isolated. The room was comfortable, especially the bed, with all we needed. The breakfasts had a variety of choices. Sarah was a wonderful host, a lot of fun to talk to and had many useful recommendations for how to enjoy the area around Volcano Park and Hilo.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cory A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Place to Stay in Volcano

We had a lovely visit with Sarah. The property is cozy, comfortable, and beautiful. The location is fantastic if you are planning to visit Volcanoes National Park, just a few minutes drive from the park entrance. Sarah was able to give us some great recommendations for the park, and for the surrounding area. Breakfast was delicious, and the Ka'u coffee is on another level. We'd stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

mike m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Place

This place was so much fun! We met friends from South Korea, the mom and the daughter in the family team, and some really nice nieghbors. We sent some friends their way, it was so lovely. We did have trouble understanding how to fill the tub with hot water but that was on us, we didn’t listen close enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fabulous B&B in the heart of Volcano!

This place was fabulous! This place offers pretty much everything you could ever want in a B&B. My room was wonderful (the Royal Orchid room), the breakfast was wonderful, hostess was wonderful, loved the hot tub and the sound of frogs croaking at night. The fireplace was awesome. Close to restaurants, the Volcanoes National Park, and the Volcano Winery. You can also go to Hilo, about 40 minutes away. I highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place to Explore Volcano

We had a great first VRBO experience with this room. Not only was the property clean and spacious, it was in the perfect location and very easy to get to. Sarah was a tremendous host who gave very good instructions and tips around the area. The breakfast was such a huge bonus for us before hiking around the park. The bed was very comfortable and the hot tub was also very nice to have after a long day. We had a great time and would definitely stay here again. 🌋😀
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely delightful stay

Sarah is an amazing host! She made yummy breakfast and even let us have a burrito for our hike! We arrived to chocolate chip cookies! The property is lovely; like being in a tropical rainforest, surrounded by giant ferns, altherium, and serenaded by coquis at night. The property had everything you could need or want, especially an attentive and generous host. The bed was comfortable and the hot tub great. You can’t go wrong with Sarah!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a lovely stay at the Lava Pond Lodge BNB. Rebecca did an amazing job getting us a delicious breakfast both mornings. The jacuzzi was very enjoyable, even in the rain. Would highly recommend, but suggest booking through them directly. It was very confusing booking through Expedia. It somehow was listed as VRBO for payment and I think the price would be better directly through Lava Pond Lodge!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home, great location!

This BnB is just a few minutes from the entry gate and visitor center for Volcanoes NP, so it's incredibly convenient for those visiting the park. Our first day in the park was wiped out by heavy rain and dense fog, and that's where this BnB really paid off for us. It it such a comfortable home: a large living room with plenty of comfortable seating; plenty of entertainment options: TV, DVDs, music player, CDs; and a large picture window looking out on a tropical backyard. Guest hostess Auntie Lila (sorry if I misspelled!) made breakfast a delightful and delicious experience. And on top of all that, our bedroom was clean and comfortable. We will be back someday!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved this Bnb in Volcano. The host had great communication, left thoughtful touches like snacks, water, umbrellas, torches for night viewing the Volcano lava. The highlight of our stay was the breakfasts - they were so generous! Delicious fruits, yoghurt, muffins, bagels, cooked breakfast. Our chats with Rhonda were wonderful - she made us feel like family. She learnt from us, and we learnt from her. She gave us tips where to go each day. This was by far our best BnB experience we've had, and highly recommend it to others. Location was also great - only 5 mins from Volcanoes National Park. We'll be back here some day ... it was a real highlight for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022